63436 ZIP Code — Center, MO

Ralls County, Missouri

ZIP code 63436 is located in Center, Missouri, within Ralls County. It covers approximately 79.55 square miles and serves a population of 1,266 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 573.

About ZIP code 63436

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($61,607) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 63436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,266

population

79.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

63436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 63436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 63436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Center	Acceptable
Center	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

63462 Perry (9.4 mi) 63459 New London (10.2 mi) 63441 Frankford (13.3 mi) 63339 Curryville (13.8 mi) 63382 Vandalia (14.1 mi) 63456 Monroe City (15 mi) 65283 Stoutsville (15.3 mi) 63401 Hannibal (15.5 mi) 63345 Farber (15.6 mi) 65282 Santa Fe (16.7 mi) 63352 Laddonia (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,266
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	173

Geography
Land area	79.55 sq mi
Water area	1.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4947
Longitude	-91.5425
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	573

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	47.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	17.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,266

Population

People per sq mi

50.8

Median age

$61,607

Median household income

$39,721

Per capita income

$144,900

Median home value

$613

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

1.2%

Unemployment

626

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

156

65–74

146

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	233	18.4%
18 and over	1,033	81.6%
65 and over	415	32.8%
Median age	50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,245	97.8%
Black or African American	9	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.5%
Other race	7	0.5%
Asian	3	0.2%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.5%	47.3%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	35.2%	33.8%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	20.3%	17.5%	19.5%
Over $200k	3.0%	1.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	18.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$61,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.8%

$50k–$100k 17.1%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,900
Median rent / month	$613
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	77.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	18.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	38.3%
3 bedrooms	40.4%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	57.4%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.8%
Electricity	32.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.0%
Wood	12.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	295	53.5%
Cohabiting couple	25	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	112	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	119	21.6%
Households with children under 18	129	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	275	49.9%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	17.3%
Married	58.8%	58.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.3%	11.2%
Divorced	13.4%	13.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 59.6%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 5.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.0%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	2.2%
Elementary school	145	64.2%
High school	17	7.5%
College / grad school	59	26.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.6%

Construction 12.8%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Retail trade 7.6%

Public administration 6.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	26.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 37.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	28.5%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	156	15.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	27.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.4%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,241	98.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,266	100.0%
Born in same state	1,266	100.0%
Born in different state	1,067	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	181	14.3%
French	69	5.5%
Italian	47	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	1	0.1%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	88.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 63436

What city is ZIP code 63436 in?

ZIP code 63436 is primarily assigned to Center, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 63436 in?

ZIP code 63436 falls within Ralls County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 63436 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 63436 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 63436?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 63436 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 63436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 63436 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 63436 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 63436 in?

ZIP code 63436 observes the CST timezone.